CV. Grant Gilhespie

HSEQ Advisor /Scaffolder (Inspector and Supervisor)

• Offshore - Heavy Industry - Ship Repair - Health and Safety •

As advanced scaffolding inspector, with a long-term track record of
working in all aspects of the industry, (including Construction, Heavy
industry and Ship Repair, Oil, Gas and Chemical, both on and offshore).
Overseeing projects from kick-off meetings to completion. Having also
worked in Nigeria undertaking additional responsibility within line
management and safety functions. Specific experience in safety netting
assembly and assessment verification. Having developed skills in all
aspects of my trade to the highest standards in challenging
environments.

Defining, managing and mitigating risks.
- Vivergo Fuels has achieved another significant safety
milestone at its Saltend based construction site, completing 3
million hours without a Day Away from Work Case (DAFWC).
- This is the same as 40 people working for 40 years on a
construction site without an injury that would cause a loss of a
single working day.
- In recognition of this achievement, Vivergo and its managing
contractor, Aker Solutions, have donated £20,000 to five
charities nominated by the workforce.
http://www.vivergofuels.com/articles/4
• Duties and responsibilities also commensurate with positions
below.

SCAFFOLDING
INSPECTOR AND SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE (2009 - Jan 2012)

Barrier Group Ltd., Wallsend

Inspected scaffolds and the relayed information on
engineered drawings, erections and dismantling.

Maintained records to and submitted them to the company’s
auditing body.

Implemented Health and Safety, through regular meetings
with the dedicated health and safety team.

Also inspected work areas on safety walk-arounds.

Maintained a safety policy that ensured the health and safety of persons involved in the
work carried out by the company and to prevent damage to
property in accordance with the guidelines as laid down by the
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 .

Carried out research into specific problems associated with
dust emission, noise and waste handling that reduced danger to
personnel and the environment.